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August 18, 2015Comments Off on McKinney Boyd High School Band to Host Mattress Palooza Fundraiser

When: Sunday September 13, 2015 Time: 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Where: McKinney Boyd HS Band Hall Event Link: http://bit.ly/Beds4Boyd Other bands in the Metroplex have had tremendous success with this MATTRESS PALOOZAthe past three years, raising thousands of dollars for their kids, and our Broncos are very excited to host this event. Every mattress sold benefits the McKinney Boyd ...

ALLEN (March 16, 2015) – To help homeless families in Collin County, Family Promise of Collin County is hosting the sixth annual Cardboard Box City on April 18–19 at the Lovejoy High School stadium in Lucas from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. This event is designed to raise awareness of the plight of local homeless families and to raise funds ...

February 24, 2014Comments Off on Help Needed for McKinney Family, Young Father Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease

Friends Place of McKinney is hosting a fundraiser brunch to help the family of Jason Manthe, a 36-year old member of Friends Place who has Alzheimer’s disease. The Manthe’s have four children under the age of 8 and we are reaching out to the community for financial support on their behalf. Show your support by attending a complimentary brunch at ...

Mother Nature gave this year’s Believe! run her blessing on Saturday morning, Nov. 30. The weather cooperated as runners and walkers participated in the 10K/5K and 1 mile holiday run/walk through historic downtown McKinney. Friends, families, spectators and volunteers came out to support the run, which has become a McKinney Thanksgiving weekend tradition. The event is a fundraiser for McKinney’s ...

November 24, 2013Comments Off on Rhythm & Beards to Shoot Music Video, Raise Funds for Ailing Young Fan at Spoons

Join Kyle Brooks and The Rhythm & Beards Monday, Nov. 25 at Spoons Cafe in historic downtown McKinney from 8-11 p.m. for a music video shoot to help one young fan. The Beards will shoot the video for single, “Waiting for Day,” to help one of the band’s youngest fans who suffers from a rare disease that leads to hearing ...

McKinney Summer Musicals prides itself on redefining community theatre. This year, MSM is redefining its annual Benefit fund-raiser by changing the event’s timing and venue. Instead of hosting its usual February fundraiser, MSM is moving the festivities forward to Dec. 8 at 5:30 p.m. to give the community a chance to start celebrating the holidays early, MSM style. The new ...

October 17, 2013Comments Off on Annual Kiwanis Club BBQ Dinner Slated for Nov. 1

The McKinney Kiwanis Club will host their annual BBQ Dinner & Silent Auction on Friday, November 1, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the First Christian Church of McKinney, 1800 W. Hunt St. Tickets for the event can be purchased from any member or at the door. The McKinney Kiwanis Club hosts this event every year and is one their ...

October 17, 2013Comments Off on Helicopter Ride Part of Silent Auction for Collin County Fallen Warrior Project

Did you ever want to ride in a helicopter? Well, here is your chance. And this is not just any helicopter, but the famous UH-1 Huey helicopter, probably the most identifying symbol of the Vietnam War. The chance to win this flight is part of the benefit concert and silent auction to help fund the Collin County Fallen Warrior Portrait ...

October 11, 2013Comments Off on Concert Slated to Raise Funds for Collin County Fallen Warrior Portrait Project

A benefit concert and silent auction to raise money for the Collin County Fallen Warrior Portrait Project will be held Saturday, October 19 from 6 to 10 PM, at Orison’s Art Gallery, on the south side of the square at 110 E. Louisiana Street in downtown McKinney. Original Texas music will be performed by national recording artist RD Foster and Mike ...

October 7, 2013Comments Off on Shop, Save and Support Your Community on Saturday, Oct. 12

McKinney’s Community Lifeline Center is hosting Careopoloy, a private sale for shoppers on the square in historic downtown McKinney on Saturday, October 12. Many downtown merchants are offering special deals for CLC supporters. Funds raised from the event will go directly to benefit programs at Community Lifeline Center, which aids Collin County residents through short term crisis. Tickets to the event are ...